A Study of Mohist Logic
This landmark work by Professor Yang Wujin of Renmin University of China provides a definitive, systematic study of Mohist logic — one of the three major sources of ancient logic worldwide, alongside Aristotelian logic and Indian Hetu-vidya (In logic). For over a century, the existence and legitimacy of a native Chinese logical tradition have been fiercely debated. Professor Yang, a leading philosopher and distinguished logician, confronts this debate head on. He meticulously examines the historical and cultural origins of Mohist logic, fully affirming the foundational classical texts and their philosophical interpretations. This book refutes the once prevalent view that China had no logical tradition, demonstrating instead that the Mohist school, founded by the philosopher Mozi in the 5th century BCE, developed a sophisticated and highly relevant system of reasoning rooted in the very essence of language and argumentation.
Professor Yang achieves this through a brilliant two tiered analysis. At the object-language level, he reveals Mohist logic as a form of “argumentation logic,” which closely resembles the non formal logic and critical thinking now highly valued in the West. At the meta theoretical level, he uncovers its underlying theories and principles of formal logic, using modern logical tools to unlock its timeless wisdom. The book shows how Mohist logicians systematically studied concepts, propositions, inference patterns, and paradoxes — long before similar work emerged elsewhere. By bridging ancient Chinese thought with contemporary logical frameworks, Yang Wujin demonstrates not only the legitimacy but also the profound modernity of Mohist logic. Praised by scholars for its fresh linguistic perspective, this volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in comparative philosophy, the history of logic, and the rich intellectual heritage of pre Qin China.
The Dream Chasers: Selected Poems about Education
Zhu Yongxin is one of China’s most influential education thinkers. As the founder of the “New Education Experiment” movement — which has been adopted by over 1,500 schools across China — he has dedicated his life to restoring the richness and completeness of human nature through schooling. A distinguished professor at Soochow University, a former deputy mayor of Suzhou, and the current Vice Chairman of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Zhu Yongxin is also a prolific writer whose works have been translated into more than 28 languages, including English, Japanese, and Korean. This bilingual edition, Chasing Dreams, offers English-speaking readers an intimate and inspiring window into the heart of Zhu’s educational philosophy.
What makes this collection unique is its format. The book gathers over one hundred prefaces and postscripts written by Zhu Yongxin for other authors — friends, students, and fellow educators — over several decades. These are not detached academic essays; rather, they are spontaneous, heartfelt texts often written at the request of a friend or publisher, or simply because Zhu was deeply moved by someone’s work or character. Within these short pieces, the reader discovers a wide array of themes: the importance of children’s literature, the artistry of teaching, the power of reading, and the urgent need to reform China’s examination system. Each preface or postscript is a gem of warmth, sincerity, and intellectual clarity.
A central thread running through the collection is Zhu’s core belief that the purpose of education is to help both teachers and students lead “a happy and complete life”. In an age where education is increasingly reduced to test scores, competition, and economic utility, this book is a powerful reminder of education’s deeper, more human dimension. The Poetics of Education is essential reading for anyone — educators, policymakers, parents, and students alike — who seeks to understand the soul of modern educational reform in China and the vision of one of its most passionate and influential advocates.
The World is the Reflection of the Mind
In an age of relentless anxiety and spiritual disorientation, this book arrives as a much-needed dialogue between classical Chinese wisdom and the restless modern soul. Xue Mo, a celebrated Chinese writer and a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhist Mahamudra tradition, presents a series of profound yet accessible reflections on how our inner world shapes the reality we experience. Rather than offering temporary comfort or abstract theories, The World Is a Reflection of the Mind cuts through illusions and directly touches the reader’s true heart. It reveals a liberating truth: none of the problems we encounter originate from others — they are rooted in our own minds. By changing the mind, we can change our actions, and by changing our actions, we can transform our very destiny.
The book can be viewed as a series of “yoga lessons for the mind” — practical, wisdom-based exercises for handling all sorts of life situations. Through simple, unpretentious language and vivid anecdotes drawn from years of observing life and cultivating inner awareness, Xue Mo guides readers toward self-mastery. He teaches that the world appearing before our eyes is nothing but a reflection of our own mind. To see this clearly is to become a master player in the game of existence; to master one’s own mind is to become the sovereign of one’s inner world. The book’s power lies in its ability to reach beyond intellectual understanding and initiate genuine inner transformation. It is neither a “chicken soup for the soul” nor a volume of theoretical jargon, but a vital handbook for authentic spiritual cultivation.
This landmark edition presents the original Chinese text alongside a masterful English translation by J. C. Cleary, a renowned American sinologist and Harvard-educated translator of classics such as The Art of War and The Flower Adornment Sutra. The bilingual format allows readers to appreciate the beauty of Xue Mo’s original prose while benefiting from Cleary’s precise and elegant rendering. First published in English in 2018 by Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, and now issued in a bilingual edition by Zhonghua International Media Publishing Group, the book has received international acclaim. Readers in fields as diverse as medicine and education have found in it a source of profound insight and practical guidance. For anyone seeking deeper meaning, inner peace, and a clearer understanding of the relationship between mind and world, The World Is a Reflection of the Mind is an indispensable companion.